http://www.origami-resource-center.com/mecho-and-ocho.htmlMecho and Ocho Mecho Ocho

Mecho and Ocho are origami butterflies. They are famous because they are probably the first examples of representational origami. Previous to these two butterflies, paper folding was (as far as we can tell) limited to:- wrappers such asnoshi,- envelopes such astato,- formal certificates such asPatenbriefs,- and other functional folds such asletter folds.

Mecho y Ocho son las mariposas de origami. Estos son famosos por ser probablemente los primeros ejemplos de Origami representacional. Anteriormente a estas dos mariposas de plegado de papel (por lo que sabemos) se limitan a:- envolturas tales como noshi,- sobres como tato (sobres, cajas o contenedores) Este tipo de plegado ha existido desde hace bastante tiempo. En Japn, las cajas decoradas se llaman "tato" Los tatos son de origen japons: son paquetes planos, decorativos utilizados para almacenar objetos pequeos, tales como botones, hilo y agujas.- Certificados formales como Patenbriefs, http://www.origami-resource-center.com/valentine-puzzle-purses.html En Alemania y en otras partes de Europa, los certificados de bautismo llamados "Patenbriefs" fueron plegadas de esta manera. Los certificados que contiene informacin sobre un ahijado y las responsabilidades de los padrinos para garantizar una educacin justa. Son documentos seudo-formales del pasado. [Foto: una breve Patente de 1831; de A Bauer].In Britain, messages were folded into Valentine Puzzle Purses and given as love notes. Often, each panel is numerically labeled and the recipient is to open and read each panel in sequential order. It is a challenge for the recipient to refold the letter into its original form. [Photo: Puzzle purse designed by Alice Simpson, photo from Bound & Lettered] En Gran Bretaa, los mensajes se doblan en Valentine Puzzle monederos y dadas como notas de amor. A menudo, cada panel es numricamente etiquetado y el destinatario es abrir y leer cada panel en orden secuencial. Es un reto para el destinatario se repliegue la carta en su forma original.Valentine Puzzle Purses were the rage in the 18th and 19th century. Collectors value this type of Victorian tradition and an authentic puzzle purse dating back to 1782 was sold on ebay for almost $1700 US. [Top: Valentine Puzzle Purse, 1816; Bottom: Patenbrief, circa 1816. Photos fromN Rosin.] Not everyone can get their hands on such antiques, so why notmake puzzle purses yourself? They're fun to make and it's a cute way to tell someone that you care. read more from Nancy Rosin and Victorian Rituals get instructions to fold a puzzle purse get instructions to fold tatos photo of a Valentine Puzzle Purse from 1790, 1816, and 1830

- y otros pliegues funcionales, tales como pliegues de correspondencias.

Paper and origami historian, David Lister, suggests that Mecho & Ocho evolved from paper covers (lids) which cover sake bottles. The corners of the paper lids flare open and look like the wings of butterflies. In time, these paper lids may have evolved into Mecho & Ocho. This is described in Nick Robinson's Origami Bible (see pg 11 for excerpt).Papel y origami historiador, David Lister, sugiere que Mecho y Ocho evolucionaron a partir de cubiertas de papel (tapas) que cubren las botellas de sake. Las esquinas de las tapas de papel se abren y se ven como las alas de las mariposas. Con el tiempo, estas tapas de papel pueden haber evolucionado hasta convertirse en Mecho y Ocho. Esto se describe en Origami Bible de Nick Robinson (ver pgina 11 para obtener extracto). The first appearance of Mecho and Ocho was in the book Kayaragusa (Window on Midwinter) published in 1845. Kayaragusa is a series of booklets about Japanese culture; two of the volumes were dedicated to paper folding. The original manuscript is owned by the Asahi Newspaper in Osaka and very few people have had the privilege to see it. As far as we know, there has been no photocopies made from the original volumes. Sake paper-cover; proposed precursor to Mecho/Ocho. Image fromCDO. Cobertura de papel del envase con sake; propuesta precursor de Mecho / Ocho.

La primera aparicin de Mecho y Ocho estaba en el libro Kayaragusa (Ventana en pleno invierno), publicado en 1845. Kayaragusa es una serie de folletos sobre la cultura japonesa; dos de los volmenes se dedicaron a doblar papel. El manuscrito original es propiedad del peridico Asahi en Osaka y muy pocas personas han tenido el privilegio de verlo. Por lo que sabemos, no ha habido fotocopia realizada a partir de los volmenes originales.

Image from Brossman's book. See full page.However, in the 1920's Professor Frederick Starr of Chicago University saw the Kayaragusa and he had hand-drawn reproductions made for him. David Lister who has seen the original Kayaragusa and the hand-drawn reproduction says that it is an astonishingly exact copy of the original. Starr's reproduction was forgotten until 1961 when Julia and Martin Brossman found the manuscript among Starr's archived works.Sin embargo, en la dcada de 1920 el profesor Frederick Starr, de la Universidad de Chicago vio la Kayaragusa y tena reproducciones hechas a mano por l. David Lister que ha visto el Kayaragusa original y la reproduccin a mano dice que es una copia asombrosamente exacta del original. La reproduccin de Starr fue olvidado hasta 1961, cuando Julia y Martin Brossman encontr el manuscrito entre los trabajos archivados de Starr.The Brossmans published the work as "A Japanese Paper-folding Classic (Excerpt from the "lost" Kan no mado). It is a limited edition publication with only 500 hardcover copies made. You can get a limited edition copy ($300) from amazonor a paperback ($25) from lulu. Los Brossman publican la obra como "A Japanese Paper-folding Classic (Extracto de "Kan no mado perdido). Se trata de una publicacin de edicin limitada con slo 500 ejemplares hecha de tapa dura. Usted puede obtener una copia de la edicin limitada ($ 300) de Amazon o un libro de bolsillo ($ 25) de lulu.

[Note: the 1845 volumes were mistakenly translated as "Kan no mado" instead of "Kayaragusa" thus the Brossmans refer to it as "the lost Kan no mado".][Nota: los volmenes del ao 1845 se tradujeron errneamente como "Kan no mado" en lugar de "Kayaragusa" as los Brossman hace referencia a ella como "el Kan no mado perdido"]

From these convoluted events, we can infer that, in 1845, there existed two forms of Mecho/Ocho; one pair is made from the Ogasawara-style of paper folding. The second pair is unnamed so it may be the common form from that era.A partir de estos eventos complicadas, se puede inferir que, en 1845, existan dos formas de Mecho / Ocho; un par se realiza desde el estilo Ogasawara del plegado de papel. El segundo par no tiene nombre por lo que puede ser la forma ms comn de la poca.Although there are quite a few images of Mecho & Ocho in woodblock prints and in books, there are very few diagrams or instructions on how to fold Mecho and Ocho. The only known diagram are from "Wrapping Origami" by Yoshihide Momotani (1993). Shown below are the instructions on how to fold Mecho & Ocho as described by Momotani. Click onto the image to see diagram.Aunque hay un buen nmero de imgenes de Mecho y Ocho en grabados de madera y en los libros, hay muy pocos diagramas o instrucciones sobre cmo doblar Mecho y Ocho. El diagrama slo se conoce son de "Envoltura de Origami" por Yoshihide Momotani (1993). Se muestra a continuacin las instrucciones sobre cmo doblar Mecho y Ocho segn lo descrito por Momotani. Haga clic sobre la imagen para ver el diagrama.Woodblock printsfrom 1800's showing Mecho/Ocho.

Mecho (Kayaragusa)

Ocho (Kayaragusa)

These two butterflies are shown in Brossmans' "A Japanese Paper-folding Classic (Excerpt from the "lost" Kan no mado)". Note how Mecho (female) has the outermost flaps folded back (mountain fold) whereas Ocho (male) has the outer flaps folded forward.Estas dos mariposas se muestran en Brossman de "" Un clsico de plegado de papel japons (Extracto de los "perdidos" Kan no mado) ". Ntese cmo Mecho (hembra) tiene las solapas externa doblada hacia atrs (doblez de montaa), mientras Ocho (macho) tiene las solapas exteriores doblado hacia adelante.

Mecho(Formal)

Ocho(Formal)

These two butterflies are described in Momotani's "Wrapping Origami" (1993). Again, notice how Mecho has the outermost flaps folded back whereas Ocho has outer flaps folded forward.Estas dos mariposas se describen en Momotani "Wrapping Origami" (1993). Una vez ms, observe cunto se las solapas externa doblada hacia atrs mientras Ocho tiene solapas exteriores dobladas hacia adelante.

Mecho(Regular)

Ocho(Regular)

These two butterflies are also described in Momtani's "Wrapping Origami". Notice that both male and female have the outermost flaps folded forward. The difference is in the central regions. Unlike the above models, these two butterflies start with awaterbomb base.Estas dos mariposas tambin se describen en "Wrapping Origami" de Montana. Ntese que tanto hombres como mujeres tienen las solapas externa doblada hacia delante. La diferencia est en las regiones centrales. A diferencia de los modelos anteriores, estos dos mariposas comienzan con una base Waterbomb.

The above instructions show how to fold traditional versions of Mecho/Ocho. Today, there are many variations and in some cases, there is a mix-and-match of the different types of paper butterflies.Las instrucciones anteriores muestran cmo doblar las versiones tradicionales de Mecho / Ocho. Hoy en da, hay muchas variaciones y, en algunos casos, hay una mezcla y combinacin de los diferentes tipos de mariposas de papel.You can buy a pair of Mecho and Ocho for about $20 (see here andhere). Mecho and Ocho are used to decorate sake bottles primarily in wedding ceremonies. Mecho & Ocho is also used in this coming of age ceremony.For wedding ceremonies, the paper butterflies are not presented as plain paper butterflies. Instead, they are accompanied with mizuhiki. Mizuhiki is an artform where string or cord are wrapped and knotted into shapes and patterns.Se puede comprar un par de Mecho y Ocho por alrededor de $ 20 (ve aqu andhere). Mecho y Ocho se utilizan para decorar botellas de sake principalmente en las ceremonias de boda. Ocho mecho y tambin se utiliza en esta ceremonia venida de edad.Para celebrar bodas, las mariposas de papel no se presentan como mariposas de papel normal. En su lugar, se acompaan con mizuhiki. Mizuhiki es una forma de arte, donde la cadena o el cable se envuelven y se anudan en formas y patrones.

The Wedding Ceremony Sake Set shown on the right shows the butterflies attached to sake serving kettles (choshi) which look like tea pots. In contrast, similar models are attached to sake bottles which look like decanters during New Year celebrations; see here andhere.As mentioned above, Mecho and Ocho are historically important because they are the first known examples of representational origami. These paper butterflies are only used in formal ceremonies. If one was to decorate a wedding party today, one might turn to the incredible array or contemporaryorigami butterflies.El Conjunto del motivo ceremonia de la boda se muestra a la derecha muestra las mariposas unidos a la porcin del motivo teteras (Choshi) que parecen teteras. Por el contrario, los modelos similares estn asociadas a las botellas de sake que se parecen a los decantadores durante las celebraciones de Ao Nuevo; ver aqu andhere.Como se mencion anteriormente, Mecho y Ocho son histricamente importantes porque son los primeros ejemplos conocidos de Origami representacional. Estas mariposas de papel slo se utilizan en las ceremonias formales. Si uno era para decorar una boda hoy en da, uno podra llegar a la increble variedad o mariposas de origami contemporneos.Sake set for wedding ceremony.Photo from here.

Moth of domesticated silkworm. Photo fromhereCompared to modern origami butterflies, Mecho & Ocho are highly stylized and not very realistic. Indeed, thisweb sitesuggests that Mecho/Ocho are not butterflies but are in fact silkworm moths.One cannot deny that the silkworm moth's silhouette is similar to the shape of the traditional Mecho & Ocho. As well, the Japanese did cultivation silkworms for the production of silk so it is not impossible that the origami models represented moths. That being said, almost all other sources refer to Mecho & Ocho as butterflies and not as moths.Is it an error in translation? We will never know.En comparacin con las mariposas de origami moderno, Mecho y Ocho son muy estilizadas y no muy realista. De hecho, este sitio web sugiere que Mecho / Ocho no son mariposas, pero estn en las polillas de gusano de seda hecho.No se puede negar que la silueta de la polilla del gusano de seda es similar a la forma de la tradicional Mecho y Ocho. A su vez, los japoneses cultivaron los gusanos de seda de para la produccin de seda por lo que no es imposible que los modelos de origami representados polillas. Dicho esto, casi todas las otras fuentes se refieren a Mecho y Ocho como mariposas y no como polillas.Es un error en la traduccin? Nunca sabremos.

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http://www.origami-resource-center.com/regular-ocho.htmlRegular OchoRegular Ocho and Mecho are two traditional origami butterfly described in "Wrapping Origami" by Yoshihide Momotani (1993). Momotani gives instructions to fold 3 pairs of paper butterflies: Classical Mecho & Ocho (from Kayaragusa) Formal Mecho & Ocho (Traditional), and Regular Mecho & Ocho (Traditional)

Instruction to fold "regular" Ocho is shown below.

Mecho and Ocho arehistorically importantbecause they are first examples of representational origami. The paper butterflies were used to decorate sake bottles during wedding ceremonies. In current day Japan, Mecho and Ocho are still sometimes used in the same manner; they are not common origami models which you might see everyday.

It is unclear why Momotani uses the word "regular" to describe these butterflies, but the terms "formal" and "regular" will be used to maintain consistency.

Instructions to fold "Regular" Ocho.Make awaterbomb base. Precrease a square sheet of paper as shown and collapse into an inverted waterbomb.Work with the top-right flap.1. Fold the edge of the flap towards the central midline. Make a pinch fold (green arrow).2. Fold the flap so the edge meets the pinch mark made above.3. Bring the flap to the left so you can work on the back side.4. Fold in the top-layer of the flap and allow the back layer to swivel forward. The location of the fold is about half the width of the small flap made in step 2.5. Bring the flap back to the right side.6. Fold this flap in half (join green dots) so the edge of the flap aligns with the midline.7. Repeat with left flap.8. Fold in the wings as shown.9. a) Mountain fold (fold behind) the tip of the model (this will be the head of the butterfly.b) Make a valley fold so the tip of the head protrudes beyond the model.10. Pleat one more time: mountain fold then valley fold.11. "Regular Ocho is complete.

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----------------------------------------------------------------Evidence from the internet: if you do a google search for "sake bottle decoration" you will find many examples of Mecho, Ocho and other celebratory folds. Such a search did not result in an image of regular Ocho with the exception of this pdf file byMichael Scott. In his presentation, he shows Mecho and Ocho which is very similar to the one described here. More information is needed to determine where he got the models from.La evidencia de internet: si usted hace una bsqueda en Google de "decoracin botella de sake" se pueden encontrar muchos ejemplos de Mecho, Ocho y otros pliegues de celebracin. Dicha bsqueda no dio lugar a una imagen de Ocho regular con la excepcin de este archivo PDF de Michael Scott. En su presentacin, que muestra Mecho y Ocho, que es muy similar a la descrita aqu. Se necesita ms informacin para determinar de dnde sac los modelos de.

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http://www.origami-resource-center.com/regular-mecho.htmlRegular MechoRegular Mecho and Ocho are two traditional origami butterfly described in "Wrapping Origami" by Yoshihide Momotani (1993). Momotani gives instructions to fold 3 pairs of paper butterflies: Classical Mecho & Ocho (from Kayaragusa) Formal Mecho & Ocho (Traditional), and Regular Mecho & Ocho (Traditional)Instruction to fold "regular" Mecho is shown below.

Mecho and Ocho are historically important because they are first examples of representational origami. The paper butterflies were used to decorate sake bottles during wedding ceremonies. In current day Japan, Mecho and Ocho are still sometimes used in the same manner; they are not common origami models which you might see everyday.It is unclear why Momotani uses the word "regular" to describe these butterflies, but the terms "formal" and "regular" will be used to maintain consistency.

Instructions to fold "Regular" Mecho.Make a waterbomb base. Precrease a square sheet of paper as shown and collapse into an inverted waterbomb.Work with the top-right flap.1. Fold the edge of the flap towards the central midline. Make a pinch fold (green arrow).2. Mountain fold (fold back) the flap so the edge meets the pinch mark made above.3. Fold this flap in half (join green dots) so the edge of the flap aligns with the midline.Repeat with left flap.4. a) Mountain fold (fold behind) the tip of the model (this will be the head of the butterfly.b) Make a valley fold so the tip of the head protrudes beyond the model.5. Mountain fold once more.6. Fold in the wings as shown.Valley fold the head region of the model to get an intricately pleated head.7. Done!

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----------------------------------------------------------------Evidence from the internet: If you do a google search for "sake bottle decoration" you will find many examples of Mecho, Ocho and other celebratory folds. Thisblogretells a story of a person who folded paper ornaments for a New Year's spiced sake bottle.The model on the right looks almost exactly as the regular Mecho described above. The model on the left is a variation but it is not the same as the regular Ocho. At a glance, the model on the left looks like Mecho from Kayaragusa; however, careful examination of the striations on the paper reveal that it is not folded in the same manner.Mecho, Ocho y otros pliegues de celebracin. Este blog vuelve a contar una historia de una persona que dobla adornos de papel para la botella de sake con especias de Ao Nuevo.El modelo de la derecha se ve casi exactamente como el descrito anteriormente Mecho regulares. El modelo de la izquierda es una variacin pero no es el mismo que el Ocho regular. A primera vista, el modelo de la izquierda parece Mecho de Kayaragusa; Sin embargo, un examen cuidadoso de las estras en el papel revelan que no se pliega de la misma manera.----------------------------------------------------------------These origami models are made available to the community at large. If you have a model that you would like to share, or if you see your model here and would like it removed, pleaseContact Us. These diagrams are intended for personal use. Copyright of the models lie with the origami creators and designers. Please contact the designer and/or creator directly for permission for non-private usage of a model and/or artwork.

http://www.origami-resource-center.com/mecho-from-Kayaragusa.htmlMecho from KayaragusaMecho from Kayaragusa is a noteworthy origami model because it is one of the first examples of representational origami. The instructions on this page shows how to make Mecho - the female butterfly similar to the one shown in the 1845 publication Kayaragusa.

This information is derived from "Wrapping Origami" by Yoshihide Momotani (1993). Momotani describes for 3 pairs of paper butterflies: Classical Mecho & Ocho (from Kayaragusa) Formal Mecho & Ocho (Traditional), and Regular Mecho & Ocho (Traditional)The Classical Mecho is shown below. In his book, Momotani uses white paper with a red border; however, it is likely that the original butterflies made in the 1800's were made with white paper only. Most ceremonial folds from that era were made with white-only paper.

In step 4, fold only the top layers. Allow the back flaps to swivel towards the front.

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----------------------------------------------------------------If you do a google search for "sake bottle decoration" you will find many examples of Mecho, Ocho and other celebratory folds. Such a search did not result in an image of classical Mecho and classical Ocho as described above. It would seem as if this version of Mecho/Ocho is no longer practiced.The only image remotely similar isthis oneshowing bamboo water dispensers which are used for the "water alignment" ritual performed on the morning of the wedding day.

Careful examination of the striations on the paper decorations show that they are simply folded in a manner similar to that done for classical Mecho/Ocho. Compared to the instructions above, the only difference is that at step 3, the flaps are folded out without turning the model over. Could this be the only remnants left of Ocho and Mecho from Kayaragusa?

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http://www.origami-resource-center.com/ocho-from-Kayaragusa.htmlOcho from KayaragusaOcho from Kayaragusa is a noteworthy origami model because it is one of the first examples of representational origami. The instructions on this page shows how to make Ocho - the male butterfly similar to the one shown in the 1845 publication Kayaragusa.

This information is derived from "Wrapping Origami" by Yoshihide Momotani (1993). Momotani describes for 3 pairs of paper butterflies: Classical Mecho & Ocho (from Kayaragusa) Formal Mecho & Ocho (Traditional), and Regular Mecho & Ocho (Traditional)The Classical Ocho is shown below. In his book, Momotani uses white paper with a red border; however, it is likely that the original butterflies made in the 1800's were made with white paper only. Most ceremonial folds from that era were made with white-only paper.

In step 4, fold only the top layers. Allow the back flaps to swivel towards the front.

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These origami models are made available to the community at large. If you have a model that you would like to share, or if you see your model here and would like it removed, pleaseContact Us. These diagrams are intended for personal use. Copyright of the models lie with the origami creators and designers. Please contact the designer and/or creator directly for permission for non-private usage of a model and/or artwork.These origami models are made available to the community at large. If you have a model that you would like to share, or if you see your model here and would like it removed, please Contact Us. These diagrams are intended for personal use. Copyright of the models lie with the origami creators and designers. Please contact the designer and/or creator directly for permission for non-private usage of a model and/or artwork.

http://www.origami-resource-center.com/formal-mecho.htmlFormal MechoFormal Mecho is a traditional origami butterfly often used in wedding ceremonies. Mecho is the female butterfly and Ocho is the male butterfly. These paper butterflies adorn sake bottles or sake serving kettles (choshi) during traditional Japanese weddings.

Mecho and Ocho are rarely seen except in formal ceremonies; however, these two butterflies arehistoricallyimportant since they are the first examples of representational origami.

This information is derived from "Wrapping Origami" by Yoshihide Momotani (1993). Momotani gives instructions for 3 pairs of paper butterflies: Classical Mecho & Ocho (from Kayaragusa) Formal Mecho & Ocho (Traditional), and Regular Mecho & Ocho (Traditional)The terms "formal" and "regular" will be used to maintain consistency.

Below are instructions to fold the formal version of Mecho.

Fold only the top layers. Allow the back flaps to swivel towards the front.

Allow the back flaps to swivel towards the front.

These origami models are made available to the community at large. If you have a model that you would like to share, or if you see your model here and would like it removed, please Contact Us. These diagrams are intended for personal use. Copyright of the models lie make Ocho instead of Formal Mecho modern origami butterflies free origami diagrams History of Origami Home Page Site MapMecho (female)Ocho (male)

----------------------------------------------------------------Evidence from the internet: If you do a google search for "sake bottle decoration" you will find many examples of Mecho, Ocho and other celebratory folds.

Thisonline storesells sake serving kettles (choshi). On the kettles are two paper decorations which look almost exactly like formal Mecho and Ocho as described above.

Similar paper butteflies are also available fromamazon.jp. In both cases, Mecho (on the left) has an unusual feature in that the red border is not visible near the center of the model. It is not clear whether this is due to the way the paper is patterned or if this indicates a different folding methodology.

Another visible difference is that these modern-day paper butterflies stop at step 7. This causes the tips of the wings to be closer to the body of the butterfly. In contrast, the formal Ocho and Mecho described above have the wing tips pointing away from the body of the butterfly. Nevertheless, it is encouraging to see some of the old ways preserved in present day Japan.

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http://www.origami-resource-center.com/formal-ocho.htmlFormal OchoFormal Ocho is a traditional origami butterfly often used in wedding ceremonies. Ocho is the male butterfly whereas Mecho is the female butterfly. These paper butterflies adorn sake bottles or sake serving kettles (choshi) during traditional Japanese weddings.

Mecho and Ocho are rarely seen except in formal ceremonies; however, these two butterflies arehistoricallyimportant since they are the first examples of representational origami.

This information is derived from "Wrapping Origami" by Yoshihide Momotani (1993). Momotani gives instructions for 3 pairs of paper butterflies: Classical Mecho & Ocho (from Kayaragusa) Formal Mecho & Ocho (Traditional), and Regular Mecho & Ocho (Traditional)The terms "formal" and "regular" will be used to maintain consistency.

Below are instructions to fold the formal version of Ocho.

In step 4, fold only the top layers. Allow the back flaps to swivel towards the front.

In step 10, allow the back flaps to swivel towards the front.

These origami models are made available to the community at large. If you have a model that you would like to share, or if you see your model here and would like it removed, please Contact Us. These diagrams are intended for personal use. Copyright of the models lie make Mecho instead of Formal Ocho modern origami butterflies free origami diagrams History of Origami Home Page Site MapMecho (female)Ocho (male)

These origami models are made available to the community at large. If you have a model that you would like to share, or if you see your model here and would like it removed, pleaseContact Us. These diagrams are intended for personal use. Copyright of the models lie with the origami creators and designers. Please contact the designer and/or creator directly for permission for non-private usage of a model and/or artwork.These origami models are made available to the community at large. If you have a model that you would like to share, or if you see your model here and would like it removed, please Contact Us. These diagrams are intended for personal use. Copyright of the models lie with the origami creators and designers. Please contact the designer and/or creator directly for permission for non-private usage of a model and/or artwork.